fickle — changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My cat is so fickle - he begs for treats but then walks away after one bite.
- The stock market can be quite fickle, rising one day and falling the next.
- Fashion trends are fickle - what's popular today might be outdated tomorrow.
fickle
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfɪkəl/]
changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections
One minute she loves the dress, the next she is fickle and wants another.
Flick-le switches moods - fickle and quick to change!
From pickle to tickle, so fickle!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'ficol' meaning deceitful or unreliable, related to Old High German 'ficko' meaning deceptive. The word's ultimate origins are uncertain but may be connected to Proto-Germanic roots related to deception or instability.
Breakdown
fickl- (root meaning deceitful/unstable) + -e (adjective suffix) = fickle
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is so fickle - he begs for treats but then walks away after one bite.”
“The stock market can be quite fickle, rising one day and falling the next.”
“Fashion trends are fickle - what's popular today might be outdated tomorrow.”
“He's too fickle to be in a serious relationship - he changes girlfriends like he changes clothes.”
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